Will taking AP tests effect my appointment to NAPS

[CJP]

SSL, Today I missed my AP Gov, and AP Chem test and was just wondering if not taking these tests and my future ones will affect my appointment, I never planned to submit my scores, I didn't even submit last years scores, and my AO said the admissions board was right on the line between NAPS and direct this year.

 

[JonathonB]

I don’t think so due to onboarding day.

I’m planning on going to NAPS. I will have taken 15 APs. What are your recommendations to get into NAPS.

 

[A1Janitor]

I don’t think so due to onboarding day.

I’m planning on going to NAPS. I will have taken 15 APs. What are your recommendations to get into NAPS.

What year are you?

You don’t plan on going to naps. USNA offers slots to candidates that they want, but think they need a year to strengthen something about their application.

Put forth your best application to USNA.

 

[justme]

SSL, Today I missed my AP Gov, and AP Chem test and was just wondering if not taking these tests and my future ones will affect my appointment, I never planned to submit my scores, I didn't even submit last years scores, and my AO said the admissions board was right on the line between NAPS and direct this year.

Once you rock NAPS and go to the Academy, there are a couple of validations that are based on AP scores. Other than that, I can't imagine why it would affect you. Many dont take them due to costs or otherwise. Not taking them or not submitting would be the same. They wouldnt know.

 

[JonathonB]

What year are you?

You don’t plan on going to naps. USNA offers slots to candidates that they want, but think they need a year to strengthen something about their application.

Put forth your best application to USNA.

I’m a Junior hoping to get into NAPs but USNA is my goal

I’m joining Cross country to attempt to get a varsity letter

 

[Usnavy2019]

I’m a Junior hoping to get into NAPs but USNA is my goal

I’m joining Cross country to attempt to get a varsity letter

As @A1Janitor said, NAPS is not something you can really "get into" in the traditional college sense. The only time I got asked about NAPS during my USNA application was during my Blue and Gold Officer interview and it was simply "Would you accept an appointment to NAPS, if it was offered by USNA?" There is no specific application to NAPS. USNA appoints people to NAPS (and so does USCGA) who are not qualified for an appointment to USNA in some sense (typically academics), but they demonstrate potential to be successful MIDN after a year of training/classes. Be rest assured, if you earned an appointment to USNA, you have the raw potential to succeed there. Admissions has been doing their job for a long time.

Also word to the wise. You being on cross country might come up in an interview at some point. Your interviewer might ask why you joined late. "I just joined for a varsity letter" isn't an ideal response. Something along the lines of "XC allows me to increase my fitness in a structured environment, push myself mentally and physically, and be part of a team in pursuit of a common goal" is more of what people would like to hear. USNA very much views athletics as both physical and leadership development programs. Combat is a team sport in the truest sense of the term.

 

[JonathonB]

As @A1Janitor said, NAPS is not something you can really "get into" in the traditional college sense. The only time I got asked about NAPS during my USNA application was during my Blue and Gold Officer interview and it was simply "Would you accept an appointment to NAPS, if it was offered by USNA?" There is no specific application to NAPS. USNA appoints people to NAPS (and so does USCGA) who are not qualified for an appointment to USNA in some sense (typically academics), but they demonstrate potential to be successful MIDN after a year of training/classes. Be rest assured, if you earned an appointment to USNA, you have the raw potential to succeed there. Admissions has been doing their job for a long time.

Also word to the wise. You being on cross country might come up in an interview at some point. Your interviewer might ask why you joined late. "I just joined for a varsity letter" isn't an ideal response. Something along the lines of "XC allows me to increase my fitness in a structured environment, push myself mentally and physically, and be part of a team in pursuit of a common goal" is more of what people would like to hear. USNA very much views athletics as both physical and leadership development programs. Combat is a team sport in the truest sense of the term

Thank you so much for the advice

I am planning to go to Philmont being a Eagle Scout meaning I’ll walk 10-20 miles a day for 14 Days and also I’m a Fire Cadet Post Captain for my nearest fire department so those two should help me. I believe I have a very good leadership resume such as being a Eagle Scout, Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Post Captain.

I very much understand that NAPs is a very limited along with any prep program.


Thank you for the help.